Innovations in World Language: using Web-based virtual worlds and games to create language immersion in the classroom

Session 6: Friday, November 11 from 11:30am - 12:30pm
Spencer Cook,Senior Director of Technology,Middlebury Interactive Languages


Session Information


  • Location: 103 (Click Here to View the Session Map)
  • Track: Teaching Methods
  • Grade Level Focus: K-5|6-8|9-12|High school to college transition
  • Experience Level: Level 101 - For beginners new to the field (0-1 years experience in K-12 Online Learning)|Level 201 - For intermediate level participants (2-4 years experience in K-12 Online Learning)|Level 301 - For advanced participants (5+ years of experience in K-12 Online Learning)
  • Exhibitor: Yes
  • Requires Purchase of Product to Implement: No

Session Description

Middlebury College is renowned for nearly100-year heritage of language immersion methodology. Now, through the joint venture company Middlebury Interactive Languages, we're leveraging cutting edge Web-based technology tools to deliver curriculum and activities to create immersion -- the most exciting being a 3D virtual reality game. We're creating authentic environments that simulate the experience of a student being in country.


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